Storage Containers to Rent in Leeds & Manchester – Secure 40ft Containers Delivered
Looking for storage containers to rent in Leeds & Manchester? MLBox offers flexible storage containers rental and shipping container hire across West Yorkshire and Greater Manchester. We deliver secure, wind- and watertight 40ft shipping containers – around 300 sq ft (28.3m²) of weatherproof steel space – directly to your property and collect when you are done. Keep the keys, load at your own pace.
Why choose MLBox for container rental and storage
We keep it simple: one product, the standard 40ft container, done properly.: premium 40ft containers for storage containers to rent. That simplicity means clear quotes, fast local delivery, and containers you can actually use.
Large 300 sq ft capacity
A 40ft container gives you about 300 sq ft of floor space and 67.7m³ (2,390 cu ft) of volume – significantly more than a standard self-storage room. Ground-level access means no corridors, lifts or trolleys. See full 40ft container dimensions.
Flexible hire periods
Rent a container for a few weeks during a move, or keep it for months or even years. Whether you need shipping container rental for a short project or long-term storage container rental, you can extend or end your hire with a quick call.
Secure by design
Every unit is wind- and watertight steel construction with lockable cargo doors. You hold the keys for the entire hire.
Clear, upfront quotes
Your shipping container cost and storage rates are based on two factors only: hire length and delivery postcode. What we quote is what you pay for hire, delivery and collection.
Local delivery
We deliver and collect from our Leeds depot at Leeds Storage Centre LS12 4HP and our Failsworth depot at Hobson St, M35 0JJ. Read more about container delivery requirements: firm level ground, vehicle access and space to position.
Standard 40ft container
Every MLBox unit is a standard 40ft container (8ft 6in external height), wind- and watertight with lockable cargo doors. Check the full 40ft container specifications to see if it fits your items.
Container as Storage: Home, Business and Site Solutions
Using a container as storage gives you storage and container convenience on your own site. Our customers use storage containers for hire for:
- Business storage — Excess stock, seasonal inventory, office furniture, archived documents and e-commerce overflow. Ideal temporary business storage without committing to warehouse space.
- Home and moving storage — Furniture during a house move or renovation, garden equipment, and decluttering before a sale. A practical alternative to self storage containers for rent – keep everything together on your drive.
- Site and trade use —
Construction materials, tools and temporary on-site storage for projects and events. Trade-friendly ground-level doors make loading quick.
Using a container as storage gives you ground-level access, so you can load and unload without corridors, lifts or trolleys. Compare our container hire services, or go straight to 40ft container hire in Leeds and Manchester.
How it works: five easy steps
Confirm Your Space
Our standard premium 40ft (300 sq ft) container is ready for large-scale storage needs.
Get Your Quote
Receive a personalised quote instantly based on delivery location and hire duration. Tell us your postcode and dates.
We deliver
Our team positions the container exactly where you need it, subject to access check.
Store on your terms
Keep the keys and load at your own pace, for as long as you need.
We collect
Let us know when you are done, and our team will handle pickup from your site.
40ft Container Hire Prices
Compare our straightforward hire rates for a 40ft container and choose a rental period that works for your project and budget.
Standard 40ft container
From £17/day
Short hire, simple pricing
+ VAT. Delivery charged separately.
Standard 40ft container
From £116/wk
About £16.57 per day
+ VAT. Delivery charged separately.
Standard 40ft container
From £450/mo
About £15 per day
+ VAT. Delivery charged separately.
Hire duration
Pricing for Storage Containers: Shipping Container Cost and Storage Rates
Shipping container cost, storage rates and storage costs per month depend on two things. We confirm the price before you book.
1. Hire length —longer hires generally mean a lower weekly rate.
2. Delivery distance — how far you are from our Leeds or Manchester depot.
Storage space pricing varies by provider. For the same amount of space, a container can be good value against self storage pricing, and you get ground-level access on your own property. Ask us for a quote to compare self storage pricing vs container hire. All rates subject to site survey, availability, VAT and any specialised delivery surcharges.
40ft Container at a Glance – Dimensions and Capacity
Container Hire Near Me: Leeds & Manchester Coverage
Searching for containers storage near me or containers for rent near me? MLBox delivers across West Yorkshire and Greater Manchester from two local depots.
Container Hire in Leeds – LS Postcodes
Leeds city centre, Holbeck, Headingley, Horsforth, Morley, Pudsey, Garforth, Roundhay, Rothwell, Otley, Wetherby and all LS postcodes.
Container Hire in Manchester – M Postcodes
Manchester city centre, Salford, Didsbury, Stockport, Oldham, Bury, Salford Quays, Withington, Fallowfield, Cheadle, Altrincham and all M postcodes.
FAQs – Storage Containers to Rent
How big is your storage container?
Every MLBox unit is a 40ft shipping container with roughly 300 sq ft of floor space. See the full 40ft container dimensions and 40ft container specifications.
How does container pricing compare with self storage pricing?
Storage space pricing varies by provider. For the same amount of space, a container can be good value against self storage pricing, and you get ground-level access on your own property. Ask us for a quote to compare storage costs.
Do I need planning permission?
In most cases, a container placed temporarily on private land does not need planning permission, but rules vary, so check with your local council. More in our FAQs
Get your free quote today
Tell us your postcode and dates, and we’ll confirm your price, delivery date and positioning.